# Fly.io: Slow image pulls delaying Machine starts in IAD

- Provider: [Fly.io](https://outages.cc/fly.md)
- Type: Incident
- State: Resolved
- Worst impact: Degraded performance
- Started: 2026-10-30 20:24 UTC
- Resolved: 2026-10-30 21:52 UTC (lasted 1 h 28 min)
- Official update: https://status.flyio.net

## Updates from Fly.io

### resolved, 2026-10-30 21:52 UTC

Image pull times in IAD have returned to normal.

### monitoring, 2026-10-30 21:23 UTC

We have implemented a fix and are monitoring results.

### identified, 2026-10-30 21:07 UTC

We have identified the cause of the issue and are working on a fix.

### investigating, 2026-10-30 20:24 UTC

We are investigating slow image pulls within Fly Machines in IAD. Newly created or updated Machines are taking longer to start, which may cause deployments to time out. Machines start successfully after the delay. Consider creating Machines in alternate regions, if possible, or running `fly deploy --wait-timeout 10m` to give Machines up to 10 minutes to prepare images and start.